Gary Hymel
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Gary Hymel is a former catcher
for the LSU Tigers baseball
team. He was a member of the LSU team that won the 1991 College World Series
. He was voted to the 1991 CWS All-Tournament Team and was named the 1991 CWS Most Outstanding Player
. After his college baseball career, he played from 1991-1995 for various Minor League
teams.
Prior to playing professionally, he attended Belaire High School
.
He was drafted twice - the first time by the Kansas City Royals
in the 68th round of the 1987 amateur draft. The second time, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos
in the 14th round of the 1991 amateur draft.
Hymel played professionally from 1991 to 1995. He began his career with the Sumter Flyers, hitting .198 in 116 at-bats in 1991. in 1992, he played for the Albany Polecats
, hitting .189 in 286 at-bats. He split the 1993 season with three teams - the West Palm Beach Expos
, the Ottawa Lynx
and the Burlington Bees
. He hit a combined .266 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 297 at-bats, showing a poor eye at the plate - he struck out 93 times but he walked only 10 times. He played the final two seasons of his career with the Harrisburg Senators
. In 1994, he hit .249 with 12 home runs and only nine walks in 233 at-bats. In 1995, he hit .189 with 11 home runs in 302 at-bats. Overall, Hymel hit .220 with 43 home runs and 400 strikeouts in 1234 minor league at-bats. He walked only 77 times.
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
for the LSU Tigers baseball
LSU Tigers baseball
The LSU baseball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college baseball.Along with the other LSU athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference...
team. He was a member of the LSU team that won the 1991 College World Series
1991 College World Series
The 1991 College World Series was played at Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, NE from May 31 to June 8. The forty-fifth tournament's champion was Louisiana State University, coached by Skip Bertman. The Most Outstanding Player was Gary Hymel of Louisiana State University...
. He was voted to the 1991 CWS All-Tournament Team and was named the 1991 CWS Most Outstanding Player
College World Series Most Outstanding Player
The College World Series Most Outstanding Player is an award for the best individual performance during the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The recipient of the award is announced at the completion of the College World Series Championship Game...
. After his college baseball career, he played from 1991-1995 for various Minor League
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
teams.
Prior to playing professionally, he attended Belaire High School
Belaire High School
Belaire High School is a public school in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school is a part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools.- History :...
.
He was drafted twice - the first time by the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in the 68th round of the 1987 amateur draft. The second time, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
in the 14th round of the 1991 amateur draft.
Hymel played professionally from 1991 to 1995. He began his career with the Sumter Flyers, hitting .198 in 116 at-bats in 1991. in 1992, he played for the Albany Polecats
Albany Polecats
The Albany Polecats were a minor league baseball team in Albany, Georgia. They were a low-A class team that played in the South Atlantic League, and were a farm team of both the Montreal Expos and the Baltimore Orioles during the franchise's tenure in Albany. They played all of their home games...
, hitting .189 in 286 at-bats. He split the 1993 season with three teams - the West Palm Beach Expos
West Palm Beach Expos
The West Palm Beach Expos were a Florida State League minor league baseball team that existed from 1969 to 1997. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, they were affiliated with the Montreal Expos and they played their home games at West Palm Beach Municipal Stadium. They were one of the longest...
, the Ottawa Lynx
Ottawa Lynx
The Ottawa Lynx were a minor league baseball team that formerly competed in the Triple-A International League from 1993 to 2007. The team's home field was Lynx Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario. Over the team's 15 seasons, it was the Triple-A Minor League affiliate of the Montreal Expos , Baltimore...
and the Burlington Bees
Burlington Bees
The Burlington Bees are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics, that plays in the Midwest League. Their home is in Burlington, Iowa.-History:...
. He hit a combined .266 with 14 home runs and 51 RBI in 297 at-bats, showing a poor eye at the plate - he struck out 93 times but he walked only 10 times. He played the final two seasons of his career with the Harrisburg Senators
Harrisburg Senators
The Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals....
. In 1994, he hit .249 with 12 home runs and only nine walks in 233 at-bats. In 1995, he hit .189 with 11 home runs in 302 at-bats. Overall, Hymel hit .220 with 43 home runs and 400 strikeouts in 1234 minor league at-bats. He walked only 77 times.